CGS § 10-21r. Department to issue request for proposals re establishment of public-private partnerships or enhancement of pathways in technology early college high school programs.

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Alliance district” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-262u;

(2) “Private entity” means any individual, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, nonprofit organization or other business entity;

(3) “Public-private partnership” means the relationship established between the local or regional board of education for a town designated as an alliance district, a community college and a private entity for the purpose of implementing a pathways in technology early college high school program; and

(4) “Pathways in technology early college high school program” means a program of instruction in which students in grades nine to twelve, inclusive, complete high school and college-level coursework while simultaneously engaging in industry-guided workforce development.

(b) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Department of Education shall annually issue a request for proposals to local and regional boards of education for towns designated as alliance districts for the establishment of a new public-private partnership or the enhancement of an existing pathways in technology early college high school program. The department shall review such proposals and award a grant to two such boards for the costs associated with the establishment of a new public-private partnership or enhancement of a pathways in technology early college high school program.